Connecting Alamo to Clarksville, this 123.4-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes to complete. Because the entire route stays within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you won't encounter major changes in climate or terrain, but you will experience a steady transit through local corridors. With a fuel budget of roughly $18, this trip is highly manageable as a single-day excursion. You should plan to complete the drive in one go, as there are no scheduled stops required for this distance. Since the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, it offers a more grounded, community-focused travel experience. It is an ideal choice if you prefer steering clear of heavy highway traffic and want a straightforward, localized transit between these two Tennessee towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.4 miles from Alamo, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
37.4 mi
42m
Main Street
29.8 mi
36m
East Main Street
16.4 mi
24m
Paris Bypass
7.6 mi
8m
US 70A
5.9 mi
8m
Alamo Gadsden Road
5.9 mi
10m
West Van Hook Street
3.6 mi
5m
Atwood Highway
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
— 37.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on TN 88
0.1 mi·16 sec·South Bells Street
2
Turn right onto TN 221
1.0 mi·1 min·East Church Street
3
Continue on TN 221
5.9 mi·10 min·Alamo Gadsden Road
4
Continue on SR 221
0.6 mi·1 min·SR 221
5
Turn left onto US 70A; US 79
5.9 mi·8 min·US 70A; US 79
6
Turn left onto US 70A; US 79
2.2 mi·3 min·Eastend Drive
7
Continue on US 70A; US 79
0.5 mi·43 sec·Gibson Highway
8
Continue on US 70A; US 79
2.3 mi·3 min·Humbolt Highway
9
Continue on US 70A; US 79
0.8 mi·1 min·Austin Peay Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 70A; US 79
1.8 mi·2 min·Milan Highway
11
Continue on US 70A; US 79
2.0 mi·2 min·Gibson Highway
12
Continue on US 70A; US 79
3.6 mi·5 min·West Van Hook Street
13
Continue on US 70A; US 79
2.1 mi·3 min·Atwood Highway
14
Turn left onto US 70A; US 79
0.7 mi·1 min·Atwood Highway
15
Continue on US 70A; US 79
1.7 mi·2 min·Main Street
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
16 mi·24 min·East Main Street
17
Continue on US 79
12 mi·13 min·Austin Peay Memorial Highway
18
Turn right onto SR 218
7.6 mi·8 min·Paris Bypass
19
Turn right onto US 79; SR 218
24 mi·27 min·Austin Peay Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 79
0.2 mi·11 sec·Fort Donelson Parkway
21
Continue on US 79
0.6 mi·37 sec·Austin Peay Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US 79
0.5 mi·36 sec·Lake Highway
23
Continue on US 79
1.7 mi·1 min·Donelson Parkway
24
Continue on US 79
28 mi·34 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Merge onto US 41A; US 79
0.1 mi·13 sec·Fort Campbell Boulevard
26
Continue on US 41A; US 79
1.6 mi·2 min·Providence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 41A; US 79
0.9 mi·1 min·North 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 27-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. Since the entire route is comprised of local roads, keep in mind that travel times can be sensitive to local traffic patterns, so check your navigation app before pulling out of Alamo. You don't need to stress about lengthy planning or overnight accommodations for this distance, but ensuring your tank is ready for the $18 fuel expense is a smart pre-trip step. Because the route lacks major highway stretches, treat the drive as a continuous navigation exercise rather than a series of long, mindless sprints. Focus on staying alert through the frequent turns, as the lack of long, straight segments means you will be actively managing your speed and direction throughout the entire journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.4 miles from Alamo, TN, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alamo, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alamo, TN
This is one driving day of about 124.8 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Alamo, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Austin Peay Memorial Highway for about 37.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|TN 221 / East Church Street
Turn right onto TN 221 / East Church Street
Navigation decision point
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7.6 mi into trip|~13m in|US 70A; US 79
Turn left onto US 70A; US 79
Navigation decision point
3
13.4 mi into trip|~22m in|US 70A; US 79 / Eastend Drive
Turn left onto US 70A; US 79 / Eastend Drive
Navigation decision point
3
28.7 mi into trip|~45m in|US 70A; US 79 / Atwood Highway
Turn left onto US 70A; US 79 / Atwood Highway
Navigation decision point
4
31.1 mi into trip|~48m in|US 79 / East Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79 / East Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.51 one way
$39.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.42
$42.84
premium
$4.89
$24.02
$48.03
diesel
$5.61
$27.55
$55.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.4
0
$13.10
$5.99
Efficient EV
31.2
0
$10.92
$4.99
EV Truck/SUV
49.9
0
$17.47
$7.99
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Alamo, TN
Late night
in Alamo on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clarksville, TN
Late night
in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Paris, TN
62 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating roads like East Church Street, Alamo Gadsden Road, and Eastend Drive, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because you are avoiding major thoroughfares, there is no single long-distance stretch to settle into; for instance, you will find 0 miles of uninterrupted driving on East Church Street. This makes for a more engaged, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention at intersections and turns. Be prepared for a consistent pace that prioritizes local connectivity over rapid transit, keeping you focused on the road ahead for the duration of the 123.4-mile trip.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.4 mi on Austin Peay Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near TN 221 / East Church Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 44m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (TN 221 / East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (US 70A; US 79): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (US 70A; US 79 / Eastend Drive): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
707 ft363 ft
Total Climb
753 ft
Total Descent
642 ft
Highest Point
707 ft
~107 mi in
Elevation Range
344 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 124.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.4 miles on Austin Peay Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (TN 221 / East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (US 70A; US 79): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (US 70A; US 79 / Eastend Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fort Donelson National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clarksville, TN before heading back.
